Running
to Jesus
John
21:1-14
“Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the
Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his
tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and
headed to shore. The others stayed with the boat and pulled the
loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards
from shore (21:7-8 NLT)”
Have
you ever been so excited to see someone or do to something that you
ran? Peter was. Peter was so excited to see that Jesus had come to
meet them on the shore that he did a variation of a biathalon, a
quick swim and then a run to go greet him. As a lovers of Christ,
Christians, we are to have this kind of enthusiasm whenever we meet
with Jesus, whether that be as we gather together on Sundays or
through the study of God's word or in prayer. As move into the the
Season of Easter, let us keep of the kind of enthusiasm with which we
greeted Resurrection morning each day as we come to meet Christ
through study of God's word and in prayer. When we come to our
personal time of prayer and scripture reading. As we approach our
devotional time, let us imagine ourselves jumping out of the boat and
hurrying to meet Jesus, joining Jesus for breakfast each day;
spending time each day talking with Jesus, listening to him and
hearing what he has to teach us today. Look to Jesus each day and run
to him with enthusiasm and excitement.
Prayer:
Lord,
I enjoy my time with you. I am thankful for what you teach me through
scripture and for the quietness of prayer. Help me to create space
for you each day; to listen to your voice as , and draw close to you.
Let this practice never be drudgery or a chore, let me come to this
time with joy. Let me greet you each day with the excitement Peter
shows in this passage. Let me run to you, eager to hear your voice
and to spend time with you. Amen
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